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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1959

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Combs Names Attorney As PSC Head

Gov Bert Combs appointed J David Bennets a Bowling Green attorney as chairman of the Public Service Commission succeeding James Gordon who resigned Gordon will stay as consultant during the transition Bennets term runs four years and must be confirmed by the state Senate He is a Warren County native a WKU alum and longtime prosecutor Francis will be the second Bowling Green resident to chair the PSC in recent years after Judge Robert Coleman

Frankport IUPD Bert F. Combs J. David Bennets Bowling Green State Public Service Commission Francis OSC James Gordon Madisonville Combs Gorion State Senate Wileesa Walt Wyatt Combs - Wyatt Gordon Ais Donak Hopkins County Western Kentucky State College Rowling Green University of Kentucky Law School Warren County Warren - Allen Fir State Board of Bar Commissioners Robert Coleman Lawrences

Eisenhower Lands In Greece Amid Cold War Diplomacy

President Eisenhower and a combative Shah of Iran arrive in Greece as part of a Middle East and Europe tour. In Athens the pair receive a marble palace welcome and address Parliament. Eisenhower stresses peace friendship and freedom while Iran notes resistance to Russian propaganda.

Shah Mohammed Reza Persia Enhower Sxdiom India Greece Shah Marble Palace Eisenhower Adu Iran Tran Rends CENSO Pakistan Turksy Britain Po al Norgal America Toy Jan

50th Boy Scout Anniversary 4 Cent Stamp Issued

Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield announced a 4 cent Boy Scout commemorative stamp to be placed on first day at Washington, marking the movement's birthday February 8. Designed by Norman Rockwell, the horizontal issue features a Scout in the three-finger sign on a Giorl press, with a 220 million initial order in fifty-panel sheets.

Arthur E. Summerfield Washington, D.C Normhing Rockwell Norman Rockwell Giorl Khaki Ane Hive Boy Scouts of America Washington, T D.C

Obituary Notes for Rev Samuel Beard and Nancy Tuttle

The Rev Samuel Clemens Beard age 73 of Jonesboro Tenn died Saturday night in Johnson City Memorial Hospital. He was a pastor in the Wolston Conference and former teacher and district superintendent in the Biz Stone Gap district. Survived by widow Mrs Mattle Duncan Beard and daughters Mrs C K Farris Mrs W Haddock and Mrs Reams and brother Alan J Beard. funeral at Jonesboro First Methodist Church with Dillo Taylor Funeral Home in charge. Nancy Tuttle aged 80 of Calloway Kentucky died Saturday at 1 15 p m. Born in Clay County she married Henry Tuttle in 1900 and he died March 1 1948. She survived by sons Robert and Henry Tuttle daughters Mrs Lillian Lester and Mrs Minnie Cox brother Joseph Warner, 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral at home today at 2 p m with burial in Calhoney Cemetery. Cawood Funeral Home in charge.

Samuel Clemens Beard Rohert Johnson City Memorial Hospital Jonestoro Tenn Beard Suk Wolston Janory and Henry College Biz Stone Gap Nancy Tuttle Calloway Clay County Nte EL Elizabeth Sizemore Wagener Henry Tuttle Bell County Mer Robert Tuttle Lillian Lester Minnie Cox Calloways Joseph Waner Tutt Wie Cal- Joney Cawood Iuneral Ooarge

Bandit Wounded After Using Toy Pistol to Rob Store

BRISTOL, a UP I report says police sought a bandit believed wounded in a $63 market holdup Saturday night. The robber used a toy cap pistol wrapped in a handkerchief. the weapon was recovered. Manager Roy Messk y fired twice with a .32 caliber revolver, chasing the suspect into the block before the bandit tossed the cap pistol at Larry Schwartz of Pittsburgh. The handkerchief stained with blood was found near the market.

Bristol UPI Roy Mesky Twunil Wethlel Schwartz Pittsburgh McCrosky End Schwariz

Cumberland College Pupils Sponsor Drive for Toys

Cumberland College students sponsor a Toys for Tots style drive in Williamsburg to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. Warren Renfro leads the effort with a door to door campaign and a chapel program to collect items from each student.

Cumberland College Williamsburg Williamshoro Kenneth Shay Renfco Ed Lovett Williamsburo Warren Renfro Nentucky

West Summit Continued Faces NATO Strain Across Atlantic

In Paris President de Gaulle and Prime Minister Macmillan meet amid rising tensions as NATO debates weakness from Soviet fear and Britain debates NATO loyalty. The conference forecasts a spring Khushchev summit while NATO relies on West German troops for defense and debates atomic missile bases in Britain Italy and Turkey.

Mediterranean Paris Charles de Gaulle France Harold Macmillay Great Retain Khimshchev North Atlantic Treaty Alliance WAT NATO Britain Italy Turkey

Hospital Notes Dense List of Discharges and Admissions

A cluttered hospital notice lists numerous discharges and admissions across multiple cities including Cumberland Gap Gibson Station Jonesville and Tazewell. Names such as Sharon Rice Charles Williams Walter Jackson and Rhonda Allen appear among the discharged and admitted patients alongside births and births notes for several families.

Sharon Rice Charles Williams Walter Jackson Calloway Tency Guy Arthur Wickland LaFollette Charlie Jones Captlin Rhonda Allen Cilve Robert Bowllg Sandra Wyatt Cty Sally Wilson Mell Jackson Siller Robbins Alice Middlesboro Hospital Cuinla Boyd Shackleford Rose Hill Anderton Fear Cumberland Gap Everett Lindany Liesdylle Joyce Barnes Gibson Station Valerie Roark Maxie Parlla Stephen Hendrickson Slimmay Brown Walter Dilbeck Patsy Ragland Debert Johnson Straight Creek Burl Willis Jonesville James R. Muracle

NATO Talks Amid Flat Mood At Summit

NATO leaders and British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd resume talks after a tense start as France shows reserve over NATO burdens. American urgency to shift defense costs grows amid cooler European reception. In unrelated notes a science blurb on fish smell and a household item claim a home in Menton Pack, MN is described.

Selwyn Lloyd NATO Tilks Kart Herter Stoday

Bureau Head Outlines Farm Bureau platform for prosperity

Chicago report quotes Charles B Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation presenting a platform for prosperity in agriculture. He calls for ending government price fixing, curbing subsidies, and cutting inflation through reduced federal spending while expanding non subsidized foreign trade and improving farmers’ earning potential within a competitive capitalist framework. He notes Farm Bureau adapts to changing needs and warns about the impact of price supports and inflation on the economy.

Chicago Charles B Shuman Tim American Farm Muarean Federition Chang'nz CDC Americaty Fann Suresu Civic Opera House Shuman Farm Bureau Oual Shumian

World News in Brief From London and Washington

A string of brief international items covers Moscow announcing a Russian language course for North American listeners, Khrushchev’s return to Moscow after visiting Ukrainian cities, Hartke proposing a bill to raise the earned income limit for social security recipients, floods displacing families in Bosnia and Herzegovina, talks in Copenhagen with Mahmoud Faw, Noel-Baker’s disarmament appeal, and a new world speed record set by an F-105 jet pilot.

Washington UPI Sen Vance Hartke D-Ind Angeles Air Foren Joseph 1. Moorr Sgrotaniaite

Fire destroys hay dam near Owensboro. traffic jams follow

Owensboro police battled a traffic problem Saturday night as hundreds of motorists gathered near a fire beyond the city limits. A large hay dam was destroyed by fire, lighting up the area for miles. Damage was set at more than $2,000. Grayson reports a separate note that Kentucky Christian College will hold its Christmas music program Wednesday at 7 p.m. directed by Miss Tavern Karns with public attendance invited.

Owensborg UPI Owwensboro

Kentucky burley leaf slips by nearly two dollars

The Kentucky burley market edged below the seasonal average last week with a dip of about $2 per hundredweight. The average per hundredweight fell to $82.20 from $84.20, while totals across markets show varied activity and sales for the season, including several regional price points and quantities.

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